social scientists cracked the code on how to get Americans to vote

In principle, I’m for every story being told, irrespective of its implications,

Unfortunately, stories are far more compelling than statistics

harass the parents of murdered children as “actors”

different phases of their lives

assured me that I had been a good influence. We’re now on friendly terms again

I’d written about a relationship I’d had with a much younger woman

some who reject any gender identification, and others who’ve second-guessed their transitions

Many professional men brim with confidence because they have spent years getting to know their abilities. Women should arrive in the work world having done the same.

it is normal and healthy to feel some anxiety about school

staying up until 2 in the morning studying

maximum effort

They routinely remark that their sons do just enough to keep the adults off their backs,

From elementary school through college, girls are more disciplined about their schoolwork than boys; they study harder and get better grades. Girls consistently outperform boys academically.

their own high expectations

Aidan Harper, who created a European workweek-shrinkage campaign called 4 Day Week, argues that this is dehumanizing and toxic. “It creates the assumption that the only value we have as human beings is our productivity capability — our ability to work, rather than our humanity,” he told me.

Mr. Heinemeier Hansson said that despite data showing long hours improve neither productivity nor creativity,

seeking permission to follow their dreams

Welcome to hustle culture

: #ThankGodIt’sMonday.

If I had titled this column “Why Headlines Matter,” I would be picking the broadest possible option. Next week, you might be able to remember that headlines are important but not be able to tell your friend exactly why. If I had called it “Misleading Headlines Can Lead You Astray,” you might have forgotten the details of the study showing that we can actually overcome factually misleading headlines. “Eleven Reasons Headlines Matter”? More people might have clicked, but they might not have retained the information. It’s not always easy to be both interesting and accurate, but, as Ecker’s study shows, it’s better than being exciting and wrong.

First, misinformation appears to cause more damage when it’s subtle than when it’s blatant.

both mattered and were not easily corrected

a far greater cost than the evidence had warranted

simply reframe the article

it was up to the reader to judge how the opinions should be considered

when information that’s biased influences

once people are intrigued enough to read the story

existing knowledge is activated in your head

first impressions really do matter

he way people read an article

most important part of this article